Bmw X5?

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally posted by 1973911s
We have on 06 3.0, is a nice car, but way to small for a family. We are going back to a Suburban when our lease is up.

Dan the Navi on the X5 stinks, she isn't missing anythinng.

Really? "cause the Nav on the SL was very good. She still misses that....I miss the 493 HP!

As for "thirsty" someone said? Uh uh...THIS is thirsty!



Bringing home "baby" with my '02 Ram Quadcab 4x4. Now THAT is thirsty.

[Jims5543]

Originally posted by Paul K
I freely admit to being a pussy!

As for the rear seat access, That would be a PITA.

Forget what I said- don't even drive one- then you'll want one and the wife/kids will just have to deal with it...

Good luck!

Paul.

Yup, don't drive one. I love mine, I just drove it 710 miles up to North Carolina from Florida, the entire Florida leg was in terrential downpours the FJ took it in stride and puddles were a non problem. I ditched the stock 17" rims and tires and put on some nice 16" rims and Revos.

Once in North Carolina I took it out to Tellico Plains OHV park and it amazed me how well it did. I took a Most Difficult - Extreme trail (Rock Garden) by accident making a wrong turn and I was actually 1/2 way up it before I decided not to chance it any further and turn back down.

Rear seat access has not been an issue. I put Trail Gear rock rails on it that help with access and add a tough look to the truck. My 3 y/o gets in and out w/o a problem and we can reach his seat without reaching.

We get 17 MPG driving 100% city driving. And my highway milage has been in the 20-24 MPG range depending on how much crap I have packed into it. I also use a rear hitch deck that adds a bit of cargo capacity to it.

The family getting ready to hit the trails at Tellico:



So easy to get into the back a 3 year old can do it!


Trail Gear Rock Rails make getting in and out easier.

[Paul K]

Okay, what Jim Said. Go drive one!

Cheers,

Paul.